Electronics Engineer - Robotics

About the role

PAL Robotics, a robotics company based in Barcelona with over 20 years of experience, is looking for an Electronics Engineer to advance its robotics platforms. The role covers system design, implementation and oversight of manufacturing release, and calls for expertise in analog and digital circuitry, strong communication skills and the ability to lead and mentor a team of Electronics Engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and design electronic circuits with micro-controllers and peripherals for AD/DA conversion, sensors, electrical actuators and bus interfaces.
• Design electronics systems for advanced robotics platforms, focusing on BLDC motor control and power board design for battery-powered systems.
• Work with mechanical, software and firmware teams to integrate electronic components.
• Test, validate and debug electronic systems to meet performance and reliability standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and stay up to date with emerging technologies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or a related field; Master's preferred.
• At least 4 years of hands-on experience designing motor control systems for BLDC applications and power boards for battery-powered systems.
• Proven track record of leading complex electronics projects from concept to production.
• Experience with EMI/EMC compliance, design for reliability and design for manufacturability.

Required skills

• Strong background in motor control drivers, CAN and EtherCAT buses.
• Hands-on experience with multilayer board layout, bring-up and debug, and PCBAs and cabling.
• Altium Designer.
• Desired: multi-axis control architecture, SPICE analysis, ERP systems, supplier and workshop coordination.

What we offer

• Permanent full-time contract (37.5 hours per week) with flexible hours and early Friday finish.
• Salary of €35,000 - €45,000 gross per year, depending on experience; exceptional candidates may be considered above this range.
• 26 working days of annual leave, plus December 24th and 31st off.
• Payment in kind, ongoing training and free coffee and tea.